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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.71, 4,785.42 and 1,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.71, 4,785.42 and 1,975.69 is: 2,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.71 : 4,785.42 = 1,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.71/4,785.42 = 1,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.71x = 4,785.42 × 1,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.71x = 9,454,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,506.44/3,467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.44

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